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I am absolutely thrilled and honored to be named a contributing writer for New York-based news, info and opinion website @agebuzz agebuzz, an online site with 25,000 engaged readers. Its mission is to “ be the first stop in your search for essential, reliable information and insights as you grow older. We give you the latest news, info and opinion on all aspects of aging.” Agebuzz is full of helpful, expert-level resources, articles and information and aligns beautifully with Grand Plans’ quest to promote real-talk communication about — and encourage preparation for — our Golden Years experiences. New Year, new guest blogging opportunity to spread the Grand Plans love far and wide!

Guest blogging pieces and interviews are listed below by date:

January 4, 2024 Interview with Grand Plans Founder Susanna Barton

February 1, 2024 Assembling Essential Information And Files: An Empowering Task

March 13, 2024 Getting Write: Pen Your Obituary, Plan Your Funeral

April 10 Geris-Prudence: Getting Legit About Your Legal Affairs By Susanna P. Barton

May 8, 2024 Financial Planning Puts The Gold In Golden Years

June 12, 2024 Advancing Your Prescription For End-Of-Life Planning

July 31, 2024 Home, Sweet Home: Planning for Our Senior Experience

August 21, 2024: Lessening: A Labor Of Love

October 2, 2024: Consider Pet Acquisitions Carefully

October 30, 2024: Starring Roles: Embracing Your Age, Appearance, And Roles As You Age

December 11, 2024: Mind, Body, And Soul: The Foundation Of A Healthy Second-Half

The 10 “Concrete Steps” of a Grand Plan

  1. Write it Down: Create a ‘death binder’ of essential, obituary and funeral information
  2. Lawyer Up: Hire an attorney to get legit about your affairs.
  3. Bean Count: Get your financial house and plan in order.
  4. Advance Your Directives: Write your prescription for health, consider your medical thresholds.
  5. Know Aid ABCs: Get knowledgeable on government programs and long-term care plans
  6. Find Help: Research professional resources available to you
  7. Welcome Home: Educate yourself on the cost, scope and reality of the life and housing you envision.
  8. Toss It: Minimize the hell out of yourself and your stuff.
  9. Real Talk: Communicate with your people, early and honestly and often
  10. Buckle Up: Relinquish the keys and be ready to ride.

And there are 10 more slightly softer steps! Learn more about all 20 steps by ordering the book Grand Plans 2.0: How to Mitigate Geri-Drama in 20 Easy Steps on Amazon, today!

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